Manufacturing Engineer - Product (Papendrecht, NL)

Qabird; Papendrecht; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite with occasional hybrid model

8% holiday allowance

40 holidays per year (Metalektro CL)

Pension PME and travel allowance

Learning and development opportunities

Job summary

GKN Aerospace is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to support both operational and development programs. You will develop robust manufacturing processes, drive zero-defect execution, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

You will lead production planning, support product development, and own end-to-end process responsibility in the manufacturing area, ensuring quality and process efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical, or Chemical) with at least 3 years of experience in Manufacturing Engineering.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken.
• Familiarity with AS9145 APQP process or equivalent.
• Knowledge of quality system models such as ISO9000, AS9100, or D1-9000.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate a safety-first mindset and ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards.
• Develop technical solutions for manufacturing processes for customers and suppliers.
• Provide technical support for manufacturing process development and production integration.
• Apply root cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions to eliminate non-conformances.
• Maintain collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Lead Lean manufacturing initiatives to drive continuous improvement.
• Develop process solutions for complex products and lead production planning to full-rate production.
• Own end-to-end process responsibility for the assigned manufacturing area.
• Maintain and update process documentation and oversee tooling, machinery, and material flow.

Skills

Problem-solving

Analytical skills

APQP knowledge

Quality systems

English fluent

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

Job Summary

We are looking for a skilled Manufacturing Engineer to join our team and support both operational and development programs. You will apply your engineering expertise to develop robust manufacturing processes, drive zero-defect execution, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Job Responsibilities

General

• Demonstrate a safety‑first mindset and ensure compliance with GKN Aerospace Health, Safety, and Environmental standards.
• Develop technical solutions to complex problems for GKN Aerospace, customers, and suppliers.
• Provide technical support for manufacturing process development and production integration.
• Apply root cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions to eliminate non‑conformances.
• Maintain strong, collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Drive continuous improvement through Lean manufacturing initiatives.

Manufacturing Engineering

• Develop manufacturing process solutions for complex products.
• Lead production planning from concept through full‑rate production using GKN Zero Defect Manufacturing (ZDM) tools to achieve high process capability.
• Support product development, first article builds, configuration changes, and define and implement build processes.
• Own end‑to‑end process responsibility for the assigned manufacturing area.
• Maintain and update all process documentation.
• Oversee tooling, machinery, and material flow within the area.
• Manage gauges and measurement controls to ensure product quality.
• Lead Lean initiatives to improve efficiency and reduce waste.
• Identify and resolve day‑to‑day process issues.
• Drive improvement actions focused on labor & overhead, scrap reduction, quality, and productivity.
• Support innovation and advanced projects led by the Advanced Manufacturing Engineering team.

Job Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical, or Chemical) with at least 3 years of experience in Manufacturing Engineering.
• Strong problem‑solving and analytical skills, able to identify technical issues, propose solutions, and apply non‑routine analysis.
• Competent in your field, with growing skills across related areas; able to provide technical input and represent the business with customers and suppliers.
• Results‑driven, meeting deadlines while continuously seeking process improvements.
• Working knowledge of quality system models such as ISO9000, AS9100, or D1-9000.
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken.
• Familiarity with AS9145 APQP process or equivalent.

Collaboration & Influence

• Active participant in the global technical community, with understanding of interactions across business functions and organizational culture.
• Works independently, supervises others, and applies technical knowledge across multiple disciplines.
• Demonstrates commercial awareness and supports the broader technical community.

Teamwork & Leadership

• Builds strong working relationships through teamwork, influence, coaching, and leadership.
• Leads by example and contributes to project planning and knowledge sharing.

Desirable

• Experience in Project or Program Management.
• Familiarity with AS9145 APQP process or equivalent.

What's in it for you?

• A gross monthly salary up to €5,561 – depending on your work experience,
• 8% holiday allowance,
• 40 holidays for full‑time employment in line with the Collective Labor Agreement Metalektro,
• An excellent pension scheme (PME) and travel allowance,
• Onsite work environment with occasional hybrid model,
• A pleasant and informal working environment, in which we work together to achieve the best result for our customers.
• Next to a competitive package, we offer learning and development opportunities and support career progression.

How To Apply?

Apply online by sending us your CV. Due to data privacy reasons we do not handle any applications sent by email. For additional questions you can contact Koen van Stigt, Talent Acquisition Specialist, via [e-mail].